Knot to Foot Per Second Converter
Convert knot to foot per second instantly.
Standard speed units
kilometer per hour 185.2
mile per hour 115.078
meter per second 51.444
foot per second 168.781
Fun comparisons
times walking pace 🚶~ 36.75
times world sprint record 🏃~ 4.93
times highway driving speed 🚗~ 1.64
times the speed of sound 🔊~ 0.15
How to convert knot to foot per second
Enter your speed in knot and see the result in foot per second instantly. Real-world reference points: a typical motorway limit of 100 km/h equals 62 mph, and the speed of sound is about 343 m/s.
Knots are used in aviation and maritime navigation; feet per second is used in US engineering and ballistics. One knot equals approximately 1.688 feet per second.
Need the opposite direction? Convert foot per second to knot just as easily, or explore all our speed conversions.
Common knot to foot per second conversions
| Knot (kn) | Foot Per Second (fps) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.68781 |
| 5 | 8.43904 |
| 10 | 16.8781 |
| 25 | 42.1952 |
| 50 | 84.3904 |
| 100 | 168.781 |
| 500 | 843.904 |
| 1000 | 1687.81 |
Frequently asked questions
1 knot equals 1.68781 foot per second.
Multiply by 1.68781. For example, 5 kn = 8.43904 fps.
100 knots equals approximately 168.78 feet per second.
1 foot per second equals 0.592484 knot.
100 knot equals 168.781 foot per second.